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Parcel Post

A service offered by the U.S. Postal Service for sending parcels through the post. It is generally one of the less expensive ways to ship packages that are too heavy to be sent by regular letter post and is usually a slower method of transportation.

Pathways

Ways for SJSU employees to obtain and pay for products and services. These pathways include Campus Copier Program, classified ads, direct payment vouchers, employee/student reimbursement vouchers, petty cash, procurement card, registration request, RapidReq, travel reimbursement and web requisition.

PeopleSoft

Oracle software databases used by the CSU. The MySJSU/HSJPRD PeopleSoft database is used for human resources and student administration. The Finance PeopleSoft database is used for creating purchase orders, receiving and inspecting shipments, and paying vendors. Also see SJSU Finance Web Component.

Per diem expenses

Expenses for meals, lodging, transportation, etc. incurred while traveling on SJSU business.

Personally-owned property

Property belonging to an employee or student and being used at SJSU for personal or business use.

POD

Proof of Delivery. If you did not receive a shipment sent to you, you can request a POD. A POD usually includes the date of delivery and the name of the person who signed for the shipment.

Postal Annex

A small U.S. Postal Service center.

President

The President of SJSU or the president's designee.

Promotional products

A gift of tangible personal property that is distributed to promote the name or image of SJSU, to provide information or to enhance SJSU productivity. Promotional products are of minor value and bear the SJSU logo, an SJSU-related icon and/or information identifying SJSU. (Examples: pen, folder, calendar, clothing)

Proposal

An offering from a seller to a prospective buyer. Proposals can range in size from a 1-page letter or price list, to several hundred pages of detailed specifications written by a technical writer. In the business sales process, the written proposal is the vehicle that carries the terms of an agreement between buyer and seller, and forms the basis for a subsequent business contract. When a proposed offer is accepted by the buyer, it creates a legally binding document for both parties.

Public works

The erection, construction, alteration or improvement of any public structure, building, road or other public improvements of any kind.

Purchase Order

A document created by Purchasing. This document is SJSU's official contractual agreement to order specific products and/or services from a vendor. It includes the terms and conditions of purchase, payment and receipt of the order. Also see Requisition.